About this episode

The episode discusses the defense of Castle Itter by an unlikely group of enemies-turned-allies against a Nazi attack in 1945.

May 5, 1945. An unlikely group of enemies-turned-allies defends an Austrian castle against Nazi attack. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

People in this episode

Host: History Daily

Topics covered

• World War II
• Nazi Germany
• Austrian history
• military alliances
• defense battles

Keywords

• Castle Itter
• World War II
• Nazi attack
• Austrian castle
• enemies turned allies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: History Daily, Airship, Noiser

Places: Castle Itter

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